Encore is the official collection of best-loved ABRSM piano exam pieces from Grades 1 to 8.

Book 2 features popular pieces previously set on ABRSM Grades 3 and 4. Have fun exploring modern favourites and timeless classics, like Top Cat! or Burgmüller’s dramatic Ballade Plus, we’ve included background information and new ideas for exploring the music. Encore is perfect for:

For teachers, we’ve made sure that the content is perfectly balanced at every level. For quick reference, each piece has a note highlighting skills to focus on. Encore is packed full of music that will:

Motivate students – all the pieces have been chosen for their ongoing popular appeal

Form a bank of rich content, so you can pick and choose pieces to help each student improve

Introduce new skills and techniques, to prepare exam candidates for the next level

Whether you’re working through our exams, playing informally, or planning a performance, Encore is full of music you’ll want to play again and again!

Highlights

Supporting the teaching and learning of music in partnership with the Royal Schools of Music:Royal Academy of Music | Royal College of Music London | Royal Northern College of Music | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland